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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.74, 743.44 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.74, 743.44 and 317.64 is: 438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.74 : 743.44 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.74/743.44 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.74x = 743.44 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.74x = 236,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146.28/538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.33

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