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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 742.54 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 742.54 and 302.02 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 742.54 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/742.54 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 742.54 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 224,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,261.93/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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