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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.74, 742.95 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.74, 742.95 and 328.95 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.74 : 742.95 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.74/742.95 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.74x = 742.95 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.74x = 244,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,393.40/538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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