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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 748.85 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 748.85 and 332.72 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 748.85 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/748.85 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 748.85 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 249,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,155.71/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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