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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 743.11 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 743.11 and 317.44 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 743.11 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/743.11 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 743.11 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 235,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,892.84/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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