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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.34, 743.15 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.34, 743.15 and 339.35 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.34 : 743.15 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.34/743.15 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.34x = 743.15 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.34x = 252,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182.54/538.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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