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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 749.34 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 749.34 and 333.03 is: 459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 749.34 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/749.34 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 749.34 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 249,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,552.70/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.76

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