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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 744.94 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 744.94 and 392.56 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 744.94 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/744.94 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 744.94 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 292,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,433.65/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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