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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.74, 743.45 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.74, 743.45 and 361.49 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.74 : 743.45 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.74/743.45 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.74x = 743.45 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.74x = 268,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,744.22/538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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