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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 742.69 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 742.69 and 302.15 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 742.69 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/742.69 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 742.69 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 224,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,399.31/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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