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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 743.04 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 743.04 and 422.04 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 743.04 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/743.04 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 743.04 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 313,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,592.60/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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