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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.82, 743.52 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.82, 743.52 and 302.75 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.82 : 743.52 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.82/743.52 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.82x = 743.52 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.82x = 225,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,100.68/538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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