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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.18, 741.45 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.18, 741.45 and 421.54 is: 580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.18 : 741.45 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.18/741.45 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.18x = 741.45 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.18x = 312,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,550.83/538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.76

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