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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 742.14 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 742.14 and 351.45 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 742.14 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/742.14 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 742.14 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 260,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,825.10/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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