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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.98, 745.04 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.98, 745.04 and 318.84 is: 439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.98 : 745.04 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.98/745.04 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.98x = 745.04 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.98x = 237,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,548.55/539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.92

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