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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.58, 743.28 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.58, 743.28 and 305.84 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.58 : 743.28 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.58/743.28 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.58x = 743.28 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.58x = 227,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,324.76/538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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