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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 743.64 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 743.64 and 342.32 is: 472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 743.64 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/743.64 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 743.64 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 254,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,562.84/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.60

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