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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.83, 745.03 and 318.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.83, 745.03 and 318.85 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.83 : 745.03 = 318.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.83/745.03 = 318.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.83x = 745.03 × 318.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.83x = 237,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,552.82/539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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