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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.83, 744.87 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.83, 744.87 and 330.13 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.83 : 744.87 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.83/744.87 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.83x = 744.87 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.83x = 245,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,903.93/539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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