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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.32, 743.24 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.32, 743.24 and 363.60 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.32 : 743.24 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.32/743.24 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.32x = 743.24 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.32x = 270,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,242.06/538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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