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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.78, 744.96 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.78, 744.96 and 303.82 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.78 : 744.96 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.78/744.96 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.78x = 744.96 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.78x = 226,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,333.02/539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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