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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 750.72 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 750.72 and 334.03 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 750.72 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/750.72 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 750.72 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 250,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,763.00/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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