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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 742.44 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 742.44 and 316.96 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 742.44 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/742.44 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 742.44 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 235,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,323.78/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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