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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 741.90 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 741.90 and 363.40 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 741.90 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/741.90 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 741.90 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 269,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,606.46/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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