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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.74, 743.50 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.74, 743.50 and 328.96 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.74 : 743.50 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.74/743.50 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.74x = 743.50 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.74x = 244,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,581.76/538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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