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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.62, 743.07 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.62, 743.07 and 339.49 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.62 : 743.07 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.62/743.07 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.62x = 743.07 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.62x = 252,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,264.83/538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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