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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.87, 743.53 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.87, 743.53 and 331.99 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.87 : 743.53 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.87/743.53 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.87x = 743.53 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.87x = 246,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844.52/538.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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