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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 743.64 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.94, 743.64 and 317.77 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.94 : 743.64 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.94/743.64 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.94x = 743.64 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.94x = 236,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306.48/538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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