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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 743.78 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 743.78 and 414.15 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 743.78 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/743.78 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 743.78 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 308,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,036.49/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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