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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.32, 742.63 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.32, 742.63 and 390.69 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.32 : 742.63 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.32/742.63 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.32x = 742.63 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.32x = 290,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,138.11/538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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