Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 743.74 and 306.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 538.94, 743.74 and 306.06 is: 422.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538.94 : 743.74 = 306.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538.94/743.74 = 306.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538.94x = 743.74 × 306.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538.94x = 227,629.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,629.06/538.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422.36
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