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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.99, 745.28 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.99, 745.28 and 319.06 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.99 : 745.28 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.99/745.28 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.99x = 745.28 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.99x = 237,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,789.04/539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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