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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.83, 743.81 and 381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.83, 743.81 and 381.49 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.83 : 743.81 = 381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.83/743.81 = 381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.83x = 743.81 × 381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.83x = 283,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,752.31/538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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