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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.60, 742.26 and 445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.60, 742.26 and 445.06 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.60 : 742.26 = 445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.60/742.26 = 445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.60x = 742.26 × 445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.60x = 330,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,350.24/538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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