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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.90, 745.05 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.90, 745.05 and 318.87 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.90 : 745.05 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.90/745.05 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.90x = 745.05 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.90x = 237,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,573.50/539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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