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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.80, 744.68 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.80, 744.68 and 429.42 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.80 : 744.68 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.80/744.68 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.80x = 744.68 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.80x = 319,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,780.49/539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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