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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750 and 333.69 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 250,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,267.50/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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