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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 743.81 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 743.81 and 302.96 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 743.81 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/743.81 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 743.81 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 225,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343.26/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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