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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 749.30 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 749.30 and 333.14 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 749.30 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/749.30 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 749.30 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 249,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,621.80/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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