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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 743.56 and 328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 743.56 and 328.99 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 743.56 = 328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/743.56 = 328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 743.56 × 328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 244,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,618.44/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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