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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.50, 749.01 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.50, 749.01 and 335.86 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.50 : 749.01 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.50/749.01 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.50x = 749.01 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.50x = 251,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,562.50/542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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