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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 745.38 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 745.38 and 333 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 745.38 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/745.38 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 745.38 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 248,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,211.54/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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