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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 743.06 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 743.06 and 302.40 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 743.06 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/743.06 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 743.06 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 224,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,701.34/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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