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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.76, 744.92 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.76, 744.92 and 329.93 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.76 : 744.92 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.76/744.92 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.76x = 744.92 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.76x = 245,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,768.56/539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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