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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.62, 744.53 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.62, 744.53 and 373.91 is: 515.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.62 : 744.53 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.62/744.53 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.62x = 744.53 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.62x = 278,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,381.62/539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.89

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