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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 743.28 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 743.28 and 445.23 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 743.28 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/743.28 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 743.28 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 330,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,930.55/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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