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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.75, 743.54 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.75, 743.54 and 331.75 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.75 : 743.54 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.75/743.54 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.75x = 743.54 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.75x = 246,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,669.40/538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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