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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 743.39 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 743.39 and 302.63 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 743.39 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/743.39 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 743.39 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 224,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,966.89/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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