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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.73, 744.87 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.73, 744.87 and 318.75 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.73 : 744.87 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.73/744.87 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.73x = 744.87 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.73x = 237,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,427.31/539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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