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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 749.25 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 749.25 and 333.21 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 749.25 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/749.25 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 749.25 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 249,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,660.40/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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