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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 742.46 and 313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 742.46 and 313.99 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 742.46 = 313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/742.46 = 313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 742.46 × 313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 233,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,121.59/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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