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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 743.65 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/743.65 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 743.65 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 242,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,585.72/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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