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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.37, 742.96 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.37, 742.96 and 328.52 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.37 : 742.96 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.37/742.96 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.37x = 742.96 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.37x = 244,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,077.22/538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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