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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.95, 743.54 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.95, 743.54 and 391.26 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.95 : 743.54 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.95/743.54 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.95x = 743.54 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.95x = 290,915.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,915.50/538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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