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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.34, 741.14 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.34, 741.14 and 507.57 is: 698.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.34 : 741.14 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.34/741.14 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.34x = 741.14 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.34x = 376,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,177.89/538.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.78

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