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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 743.21 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 743.21 and 352.44 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 743.21 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/743.21 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 743.21 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 261,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,936.93/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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