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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.30, 743.12 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.30, 743.12 and 317.32 is: 438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.30 : 743.12 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.30/743.12 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.30x = 743.12 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.30x = 235,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,806.37/538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.06

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