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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 742.32 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 742.32 and 351.60 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 742.32 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/742.32 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 742.32 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 260,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,999.71/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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