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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 742.64 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 742.64 and 317.22 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 742.64 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/742.64 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 742.64 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 235,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,580.26/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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