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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 744.98 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 744.98 and 318.96 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 744.98 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/744.98 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 744.98 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 237,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,618.82/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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