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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.78, 743.40 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.78, 743.40 and 329.08 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.78 : 743.40 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.78/743.40 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.78x = 743.40 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.78x = 244,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,638.07/538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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