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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.65, 744.81 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.65, 744.81 and 318.59 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.65 : 744.81 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.65/744.81 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.65x = 744.81 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.65x = 237,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,289.02/539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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