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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 742.59 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 742.59 and 328.37 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 742.59 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/742.59 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 742.59 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 243,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,840.57/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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