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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.48, 742.93 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.48, 742.93 and 363.93 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.48 : 742.93 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.48/742.93 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.48x = 742.93 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.48x = 270,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,374.51/538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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