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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 741.98 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 741.98 and 327.98 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 741.98 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/741.98 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 741.98 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 243,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,357.28/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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