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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.67 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.67 and 302.83 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.67 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.67 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.67 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 225,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,203.73/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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