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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.55, 744.71 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.55, 744.71 and 318.60 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.55 : 744.71 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.55/744.71 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.55x = 744.71 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.55x = 237,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,263.01/539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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