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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 742.80 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 742.80 and 383.12 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 742.80 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/742.80 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 742.80 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 284,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,581.54/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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