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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.87, 744.78 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.87, 744.78 and 353.28 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.87 : 744.78 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.87/744.78 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.87x = 744.78 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.87x = 263,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,115.88/539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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