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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 742.74 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 742.74 and 392.16 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 742.74 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/742.74 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 742.74 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 291,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,272.92/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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