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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 743.66 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 743.66 and 302.82 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 743.66 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/743.66 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 743.66 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 225,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,195.12/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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