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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.93, 743.45 and 363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.93, 743.45 and 363.97 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.93 : 743.45 = 363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.93/743.45 = 363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.93x = 743.45 × 363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.93x = 270,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,593.50/538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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