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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 742.59 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 742.59 and 372.39 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 742.59 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/742.59 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 742.59 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 276,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,533.09/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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