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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 744.79 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 744.79 and 303.71 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 744.79 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/744.79 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 744.79 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 226,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,197.50/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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