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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 743.10 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 743.10 and 370.71 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 743.10 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/743.10 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 743.10 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 275,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,474.60/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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