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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 742.95 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 742.95 and 328.60 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 742.95 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/742.95 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 742.95 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 244,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,131.28/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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