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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.91, 744.37 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.91, 744.37 and 350.51 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.91 : 744.37 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.91/744.37 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.91x = 744.37 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.91x = 260,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,909.13/539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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