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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.34, 741.24 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.34, 741.24 and 405.75 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.34 : 741.24 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.34/741.24 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.34x = 741.24 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.34x = 300,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,758.13/538.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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