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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 742.32 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 742.32 and 328.17 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 742.32 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/742.32 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 742.32 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 243,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,607.15/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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