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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.46, 743.45 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.46, 743.45 and 361.69 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.46 : 743.45 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.46/743.45 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.46x = 743.45 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.46x = 268,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,898.43/538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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