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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 750.22 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 750.22 and 334.02 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 750.22 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/750.22 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 750.22 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 250,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,592.76/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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