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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 749.45 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 749.45 and 333.63 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 749.45 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/749.45 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 749.45 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 250,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,039.00/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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