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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.91, 742.99 and 349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.91, 742.99 and 349.51 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.91 : 742.99 = 349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.91/742.99 = 349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.91x = 742.99 × 349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.91x = 259,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,682.43/538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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