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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 743.46 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 743.46 and 381.20 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 743.46 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/743.46 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 743.46 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 283,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,406.95/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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