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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.70, 744.93 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.70, 744.93 and 318.73 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.70 : 744.93 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.70/744.93 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.70x = 744.93 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.70x = 237,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,429.68/539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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