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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.84, 743.78 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.84, 743.78 and 329.02 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.84 : 743.78 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.84/743.78 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.84x = 743.78 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.84x = 244,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,718.50/538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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