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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 749.03 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 749.03 and 333.28 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 749.03 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/749.03 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 749.03 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 249,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,635.68/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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