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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.57, 744.27 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.57, 744.27 and 407 is: 561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.57 : 744.27 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.57/744.27 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.57x = 744.27 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.57x = 302,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,917.89/539.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.41

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