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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 748.54 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 748.54 and 332.51 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 748.54 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/748.54 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 748.54 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 248,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,893.71/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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