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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.47, 743.17 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.47, 743.17 and 328.77 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.47 : 743.17 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.47/743.17 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.47x = 743.17 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.47x = 244,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,330.14/538.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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