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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 743.66 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 743.66 and 329.00 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 743.66 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/743.66 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 743.66 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 244,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,658.78/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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