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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.35, 743.13 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.35, 743.13 and 317.28 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.35 : 743.13 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.35/743.13 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.35x = 743.13 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.35x = 235,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,780.29/538.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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