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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.82, 744.84 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.82, 744.84 and 315.72 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.82 : 744.84 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.82/744.84 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.82x = 744.84 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.82x = 235,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,160.88/539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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