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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 743.69 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 743.69 and 414.08 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 743.69 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/743.69 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 743.69 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 307,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,947.16/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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