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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 742.62 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 742.62 and 328.27 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 742.62 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/742.62 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 742.62 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 243,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,779.87/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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