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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.83, 744.82 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.83, 744.82 and 318.70 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.83 : 744.82 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.83/744.82 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.83x = 744.82 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.83x = 237,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,374.13/539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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