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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 741.90 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 741.90 and 398.76 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 741.90 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/741.90 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 741.90 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 295,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,840.04/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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