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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 742.24 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 742.24 and 341.44 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 742.24 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/742.24 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 742.24 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 253,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,430.43/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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