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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 743.47 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 743.47 and 414.18 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 743.47 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/743.47 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 743.47 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 307,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,930.40/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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