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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 743.16 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 743.16 and 363.75 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 743.16 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/743.16 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 743.16 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 270,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,324.45/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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