Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 743.65 and 326.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 538.99, 743.65 and 326.21 is: 450.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538.99 : 743.65 = 326.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538.99/743.65 = 326.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538.99x = 743.65 × 326.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538.99x = 242,585.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,585.72/538.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450.08
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