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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.87, 743.68 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.87, 743.68 and 302.84 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.87 : 743.68 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.87/743.68 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.87x = 743.68 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.87x = 225,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,216.05/538.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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