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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 750.40 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 750.40 and 333.94 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 750.40 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/750.40 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 750.40 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 250,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,589.62/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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