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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.93, 743.67 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.93, 743.67 and 302.81 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.93 : 743.67 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.93/743.67 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.93x = 743.67 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.93x = 225,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,190.71/538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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