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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 744 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 744 and 383.68 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 744 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/744 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 744 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 285,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,457.92/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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