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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.61, 743.36 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.61, 743.36 and 305.75 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.61 : 743.36 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.61/743.36 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.61x = 743.36 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.61x = 227,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,282.32/538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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