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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.81, 745.02 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.81, 745.02 and 330.11 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.81 : 745.02 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.81/745.02 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.81x = 745.02 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.81x = 245,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,934.83/539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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