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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 743.76 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 743.76 and 406.98 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 743.76 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/743.76 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 743.76 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 302,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,695.44/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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