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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 749.26 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 749.26 and 333.22 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 749.26 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/749.26 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 749.26 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 249,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,663.00/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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