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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.48, 742.91 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.48, 742.91 and 328.51 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.48 : 742.91 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.48/742.91 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.48x = 742.91 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.48x = 244,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,053.36/538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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