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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 743.49 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 743.49 and 391.28 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 743.49 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/743.49 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 743.49 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 290,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,912.77/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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