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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.54, 743.18 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.54, 743.18 and 317.49 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.54 : 743.18 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.54/743.18 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.54x = 743.18 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.54x = 235,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,953.01/538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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