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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.09, 742.46 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.09, 742.46 and 302.00 is: 416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.09 : 742.46 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.09/742.46 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.09x = 742.46 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.09x = 224,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,217.70/538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.69

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