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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 742.68 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 742.68 and 302.14 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 742.68 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/742.68 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 742.68 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 224,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,393.34/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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