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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.84, 744.98 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.84, 744.98 and 318.80 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.84 : 744.98 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.84/744.98 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.84x = 744.98 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.84x = 237,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,499.62/539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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