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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 743.80 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 743.80 and 329.16 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 743.80 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/743.80 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 743.80 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 244,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,829.21/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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