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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.63, 744.38 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.63, 744.38 and 318.54 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.63 : 744.38 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.63/744.38 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.63x = 744.38 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.63x = 237,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,113.21/539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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