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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.81, 744.71 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.81, 744.71 and 318.68 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.81 : 744.71 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.81/744.71 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.81x = 744.71 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.81x = 237,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,318.87/539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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