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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 744.84 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 744.84 and 303.71 is: 419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 744.84 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/744.84 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 744.84 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 226,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,211.63/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.12

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