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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.86, 745.08 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.86, 745.08 and 307 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.86 : 745.08 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.86/745.08 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.86x = 745.08 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.86x = 228,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,739.56/539.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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