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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.94, 744.93 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.94, 744.93 and 303.85 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.94 : 744.93 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.94/744.93 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.94x = 744.93 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.94x = 226,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,348.10/539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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