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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.59, 744.53 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.59, 744.53 and 318.57 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.59 : 744.53 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.59/744.53 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.59x = 744.53 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.59x = 237,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,179.61/539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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