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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 742.26 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 742.26 and 413.98 is: 570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 742.26 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/742.26 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 742.26 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 307,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,280.49/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.61

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