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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 742.96 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 742.96 and 305.50 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 742.96 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/742.96 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 742.96 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 226,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,974.28/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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