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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.03, 741.72 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.03, 741.72 and 371.98 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.03 : 741.72 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.03/741.72 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.03x = 741.72 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.03x = 275,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,905.01/538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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