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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.53, 743.12 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.53, 743.12 and 299.24 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.53 : 743.12 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.53/743.12 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.53x = 743.12 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.53x = 222,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,371.23/538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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