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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 750.37 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 750.37 and 331.02 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 750.37 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/750.37 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 750.37 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 248,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,386.65/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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