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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.71, 748.82 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.71, 748.82 and 332.92 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.71 : 748.82 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.71/748.82 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.71x = 748.82 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.71x = 249,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,298.92/542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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