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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 749.47 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 749.47 and 333.18 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 749.47 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/749.47 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 749.47 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 249,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,708.41/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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