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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 742.71 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 742.71 and 302.16 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 742.71 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/742.71 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 742.71 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 224,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,417.25/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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