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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 742.63 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 742.63 and 305.27 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 742.63 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/742.63 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 742.63 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 226,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,698.95/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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