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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 743.44 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 743.44 and 314.64 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 743.44 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/743.44 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 743.44 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 233,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,915.96/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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