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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.71, 744.69 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.71, 744.69 and 318.55 is: 439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.71 : 744.69 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.71/744.69 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.71x = 744.69 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.71x = 237,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,216.95/539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.52

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