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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 744.12 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 744.12 and 408.24 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 744.12 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/744.12 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 744.12 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 303,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,779.55/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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