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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 744.99 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 744.99 and 374.09 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 744.99 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/744.99 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 744.99 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 278,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,689.58/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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