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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.42, 748.49 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.42, 748.49 and 332.66 is: 459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.42 : 748.49 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.42/748.49 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.42x = 748.49 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.42x = 248,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,992.68/542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.04

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