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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 749.82 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 749.82 and 333.44 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 749.82 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/749.82 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 749.82 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 250,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,019.98/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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