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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 744.88 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 744.88 and 318.69 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 744.88 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/744.88 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 744.88 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 237,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,382.08/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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