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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.74, 744.93 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.74, 744.93 and 318.86 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.74 : 744.93 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.74/744.93 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.74x = 744.93 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.74x = 237,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,528.38/539.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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