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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 744.66 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 744.66 and 330.24 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 744.66 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/744.66 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 744.66 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 245,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,916.52/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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