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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.97, 743.79 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.97, 743.79 and 306.09 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.97 : 743.79 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.97/743.79 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.97x = 743.79 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.97x = 227,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,666.68/538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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