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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 743.57 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 743.57 and 339.71 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 743.57 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/743.57 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 743.57 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 252,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,592.75/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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