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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 743.13 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 743.13 and 325.90 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 743.13 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/743.13 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 743.13 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 242,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,186.07/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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