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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 743.62 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 743.62 and 302.89 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 743.62 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/743.62 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 743.62 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 225,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,235.06/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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