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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.64, 743.07 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.64, 743.07 and 317.45 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.64 : 743.07 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.64/743.07 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.64x = 743.07 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.64x = 235,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,883.86/538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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