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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 745.01 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 745.01 and 382.42 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 745.01 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/745.01 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 745.01 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 284,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,906.72/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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