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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 750.18 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 750.18 and 333.69 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 750.18 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/750.18 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 750.18 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 250,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,327.56/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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