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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.73, 743.91 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.73, 743.91 and 339.91 is: 469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.73 : 743.91 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.73/743.91 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.73x = 743.91 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.73x = 252,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,862.45/538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.37

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