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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.90, 743.58 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.90, 743.58 and 328.91 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.90 : 743.58 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.90/743.58 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.90x = 743.58 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.90x = 244,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,567.18/538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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