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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 742.41 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 742.41 and 314.07 is: 433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 742.41 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/742.41 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 742.41 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 233,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,168.71/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.31

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