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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.30, 740.72 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.30, 740.72 and 522.24 is: 718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.30 : 740.72 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.30/740.72 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.30x = 740.72 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.30x = 386,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,831.00/538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.62

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