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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 748.71 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 748.71 and 332.83 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 748.71 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/748.71 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 748.71 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 249,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,194.79/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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