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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.71, 744.89 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.71, 744.89 and 315.77 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.71 : 744.89 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.71/744.89 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.71x = 744.89 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.71x = 235,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,208.61/539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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