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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 743.52 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 743.52 and 414.40 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 743.52 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/743.52 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 743.52 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 308,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,114.69/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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