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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 750.14 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 750.14 and 334.13 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 750.14 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/750.14 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 750.14 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 250,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,644.28/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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