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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.62, 748.76 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.62, 748.76 and 332.90 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.62 : 748.76 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.62/748.76 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.62x = 748.76 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.62x = 249,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,262.20/542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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