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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.55, 748.79 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.55, 748.79 and 332.68 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.55 : 748.79 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.55/748.79 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.55x = 748.79 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.55x = 249,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,105.79/542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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