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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 743.17 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 743.17 and 302.52 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 743.17 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/743.17 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 743.17 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 224,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,823.79/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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