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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 750.47 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 750.47 and 333.88 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 750.47 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/750.47 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 750.47 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 250,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,563.38/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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