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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.65, 744.92 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.65, 744.92 and 360.24 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.65 : 744.92 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.65/744.92 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.65x = 744.92 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.65x = 268,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,349.98/539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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