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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.37, 742.99 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.37, 742.99 and 302.34 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.37 : 742.99 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.37/742.99 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.37x = 742.99 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.37x = 224,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,630.37/538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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