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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.97, 743.28 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.97, 743.28 and 370.83 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.97 : 743.28 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.97/743.28 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.97x = 743.28 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.97x = 275,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,630.52/538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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