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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 740.93 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 740.93 and 433.55 is: 596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 740.93 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/740.93 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 740.93 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 321,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,232.32/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.31

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