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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.97, 743.85 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.97, 743.85 and 373.10 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.97 : 743.85 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.97/743.85 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.97x = 743.85 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.97x = 277,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,526.72/538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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