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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 741.93 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 741.93 and 413.90 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 741.93 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/741.93 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 741.93 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 307,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,084.83/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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