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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 749.44 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 749.44 and 333.23 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 749.44 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/749.44 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 749.44 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 249,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,733.19/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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