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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.60, 744.62 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.60, 744.62 and 306.72 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.60 : 744.62 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.60/744.62 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.60x = 744.62 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.60x = 228,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,389.85/539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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