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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 749.96 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 749.96 and 333.67 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 749.96 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/749.96 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 749.96 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 250,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,239.15/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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