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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.81, 744.96 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.81, 744.96 and 303.72 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.81 : 744.96 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.81/744.96 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.81x = 744.96 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.81x = 226,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,257.73/539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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