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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.90, 750.59 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.90, 750.59 and 334.05 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.90 : 750.59 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.90/750.59 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.90x = 750.59 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.90x = 250,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,732.92/543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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