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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 743.22 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 743.22 and 364.02 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 743.22 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/743.22 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 743.22 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 270,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,546.94/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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