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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.91, 745.02 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.91, 745.02 and 303.87 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.91 : 745.02 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.91/745.02 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.91x = 745.02 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.91x = 226,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,389.23/539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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