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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.17, 743.33 and 390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.17, 743.33 and 390.57 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.17 : 743.33 = 390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.17/743.33 = 390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.17x = 743.33 × 390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.17x = 290,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,320.45/538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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