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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.93, 743.90 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.93, 743.90 and 329.23 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.93 : 743.90 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.93/743.90 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.93x = 743.90 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.93x = 244,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,914.20/538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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