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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 749.73 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 749.73 and 333.79 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 749.73 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/749.73 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 749.73 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 250,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,252.38/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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