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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.62, 743.37 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.62, 743.37 and 328.80 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.62 : 743.37 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.62/743.37 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.62x = 743.37 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.62x = 244,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,420.06/538.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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