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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.63, 743.31 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.63, 743.31 and 305.75 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.63 : 743.31 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.63/743.31 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.63x = 743.31 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.63x = 227,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,267.03/538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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