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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.29, 742.31 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.29, 742.31 and 351.95 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.29 : 742.31 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.29/742.31 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.29x = 742.31 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.29x = 261,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,250.53/538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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