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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 743.73 and 329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 743.73 and 329.17 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 743.73 = 329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/743.73 = 329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 743.73 × 329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 244,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,816.43/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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