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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.38, 748.77 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.38, 748.77 and 332.60 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.38 : 748.77 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.38/748.77 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.38x = 748.77 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.38x = 249,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,040.90/542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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