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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.27, 748.31 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.27, 748.31 and 332.80 is: 459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.27 : 748.31 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.27/748.31 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.27x = 748.31 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.27x = 249,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,034.03/542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.24

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