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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 741.56 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 741.56 and 382.59 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 741.56 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/741.56 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 741.56 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 283,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,711.53/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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