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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 743.87 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 743.87 and 329.23 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 743.87 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/743.87 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 743.87 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 244,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,904.32/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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