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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.52 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.52 and 328.08 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.52 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.52 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.52 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 242,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,293.64/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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