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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.94, 745.22 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.94, 745.22 and 318.96 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.94 : 745.22 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.94/745.22 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.94x = 745.22 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.94x = 237,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,695.37/539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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