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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 750.28 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 750.28 and 333.91 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 750.28 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/750.28 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 750.28 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 250,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,525.99/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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