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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.79, 744.98 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.79, 744.98 and 306.87 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.79 : 744.98 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.79/744.98 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.79x = 744.98 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.79x = 228,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,610.48/539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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