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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 748.83 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 748.83 and 329.88 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 748.83 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/748.83 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 748.83 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 247,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,022.95/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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