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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 742.64 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 742.64 and 391.28 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 742.64 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/742.64 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 742.64 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 290,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,580.18/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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