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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 743.58 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 743.58 and 363.96 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 743.58 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/743.58 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 743.58 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 270,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,633.38/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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