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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 744.15 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 744.15 and 373.14 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 744.15 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/744.15 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 744.15 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 277,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,674.92/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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