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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 743.44 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 743.44 and 302.66 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 743.44 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/743.44 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 743.44 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 225,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,009.55/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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