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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.62, 743.33 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.62, 743.33 and 302.59 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.62 : 743.33 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.62/743.33 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.62x = 743.33 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.62x = 224,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,924.22/538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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