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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 742.98 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 742.98 and 373.19 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 742.98 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/742.98 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 742.98 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 277,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,268.99/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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