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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 742.82 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 742.82 and 328.46 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 742.82 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/742.82 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 742.82 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 243,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,981.30/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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