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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.69 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.69 and 306.05 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.69 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.69 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.69 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 227,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,606.32/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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