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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 749.96 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 749.96 and 333.74 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 749.96 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/749.96 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 749.96 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 250,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,291.65/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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