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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 748.59 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 748.59 and 332.65 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 748.59 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/748.59 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 748.59 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 249,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,018.46/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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