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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 743.63 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 743.63 and 317.84 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 743.63 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/743.63 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 743.63 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 236,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,350.05/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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