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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.97, 743.80 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.97, 743.80 and 302.92 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.97 : 743.80 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.97/743.80 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.97x = 743.80 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.97x = 225,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,311.90/538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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