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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.92, 745.08 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.92, 745.08 and 318.88 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.92 : 745.08 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.92/745.08 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.92x = 745.08 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.92x = 237,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,591.11/539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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