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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 748.72 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 748.72 and 332.66 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 748.72 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/748.72 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 748.72 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 249,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,069.20/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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