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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.81, 743.61 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.81, 743.61 and 317.75 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.81 : 743.61 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.81/743.61 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.81x = 743.61 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.81x = 236,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,282.08/538.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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