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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.31, 741.96 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.31, 741.96 and 444.76 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.31 : 741.96 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.31/741.96 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.31x = 741.96 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.31x = 329,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,992.27/538.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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