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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 749.97 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 749.97 and 333.77 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 749.97 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/749.97 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 749.97 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 250,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,313.74/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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