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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 748.91 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 748.91 and 332.93 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 748.91 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/748.91 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 748.91 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 249,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,337.31/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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