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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 742.48 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 742.48 and 317.05 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 742.48 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/742.48 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 742.48 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 235,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,400.64/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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