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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.80, 744.87 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.80, 744.87 and 303.74 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.80 : 744.87 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.80/744.87 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.80x = 744.87 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.80x = 226,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,246.15/539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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