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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.06, 742.54 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.06, 742.54 and 305.19 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.06 : 742.54 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.06/742.54 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.06x = 742.54 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.06x = 226,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,615.78/538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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