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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.89, 745.05 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.89, 745.05 and 318.79 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.89 : 745.05 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.89/745.05 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.89x = 745.05 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.89x = 237,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,514.49/539.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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