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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.58 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.58 and 370.94 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.58 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.58 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.58 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 275,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,819.85/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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