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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 743.22 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 743.22 and 352.14 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 743.22 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/743.22 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 743.22 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 261,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,717.49/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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