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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.82, 744.33 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.82, 744.33 and 392.52 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.82 : 744.33 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.82/744.33 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.82x = 744.33 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.82x = 292,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,164.41/539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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