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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.54 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.54 and 305.96 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.54 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.54 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.54 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 227,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,493.50/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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