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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.59, 744.43 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.59, 744.43 and 303.49 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.59 : 744.43 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.59/744.43 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.59x = 744.43 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.59x = 225,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,921.82/539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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