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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.06, 742.43 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.06, 742.43 and 328.16 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.06 : 742.43 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.06/742.43 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.06x = 742.43 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.06x = 243,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,634.19/538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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