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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 743.72 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 743.72 and 391.73 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 743.72 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/743.72 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 743.72 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 291,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,331.76/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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