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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.23, 742.53 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.23, 742.53 and 328.32 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.23 : 742.53 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.23/742.53 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.23x = 742.53 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.23x = 243,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,787.45/538.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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