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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 742.85 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 742.85 and 328.46 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 742.85 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/742.85 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 742.85 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 243,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,991.15/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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