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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.89, 743.99 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.89, 743.99 and 414.30 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.89 : 743.99 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.89/743.99 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.89x = 743.99 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.89x = 308,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,231.59/538.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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