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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 743.70 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 743.70 and 382.12 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 743.70 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/743.70 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 743.70 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 284,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,182.64/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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