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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.26, 749.53 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.26, 749.53 and 333.22 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.26 : 749.53 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.26/749.53 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.26x = 749.53 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.26x = 249,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,758.39/543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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