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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 742.48 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 742.48 and 328.20 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 742.48 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/742.48 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 742.48 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 243,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,684.35/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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