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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.93, 745.28 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.93, 745.28 and 330.23 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.93 : 745.28 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.93/745.28 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.93x = 745.28 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.93x = 246,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,113.81/539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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