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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 742.92 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 742.92 and 363.80 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 742.92 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/742.92 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 742.92 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 270,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,274.30/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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