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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.59, 744.55 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.59, 744.55 and 312.46 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.59 : 744.55 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.59/744.55 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.59x = 744.55 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.59x = 232,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,639.45/539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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