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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.64 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.64 and 306.08 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.64 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.64 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.64 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 227,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,613.33/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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