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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.27, 749.68 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.27, 749.68 and 333.80 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.27 : 749.68 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.27/749.68 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.27x = 749.68 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.27x = 250,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,243.18/543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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