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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.69, 743.48 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.69, 743.48 and 317.69 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.69 : 743.48 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.69/743.48 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.69x = 743.48 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.69x = 236,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,197.62/538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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