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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.69, 743.27 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.69, 743.27 and 305.82 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.69 : 743.27 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.69/743.27 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.69x = 743.27 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.69x = 227,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,306.83/538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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