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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.89, 743.99 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.89, 743.99 and 414.32 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.89 : 743.99 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.89/743.99 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.89x = 743.99 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.89x = 308,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,244.15/538.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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