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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.76, 743.48 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.76, 743.48 and 305.87 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.76 : 743.48 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.76/743.48 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.76x = 743.48 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.76x = 227,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,405.60/538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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