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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.66, 743.63 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.66, 743.63 and 381.42 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.66 : 743.63 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.66/743.63 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.66x = 743.63 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.66x = 283,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,635.35/538.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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