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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 749.41 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 749.41 and 333.24 is: 459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 749.41 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/749.41 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 749.41 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 249,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,733.39/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.76

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