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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.62, 744.66 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.62, 744.66 and 306.74 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.62 : 744.66 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.62/744.66 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.62x = 744.66 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.62x = 228,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,417.01/539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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