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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 742.30 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 742.30 and 372.68 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 742.30 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/742.30 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 742.30 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 276,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,638.50/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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