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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 742.10 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 742.10 and 351.61 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 742.10 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/742.10 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 742.10 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 260,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,926.17/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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