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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 749.01 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 749.01 and 333.21 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 749.01 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/749.01 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 749.01 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 249,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581.68/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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