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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 749.50 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 749.50 and 333.67 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 749.50 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/749.50 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 749.50 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 250,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,080.25/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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