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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.73, 743.42 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.73, 743.42 and 329.25 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.73 : 743.42 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.73/743.42 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.73x = 743.42 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.73x = 244,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,772.63/538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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