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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.98, 745.17 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.98, 745.17 and 303.94 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.98 : 745.17 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.98/745.17 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.98x = 745.17 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.98x = 226,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,486.97/539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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