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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 726.02 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 726.02 and 329.62 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 726.02 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/726.02 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 726.02 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 239,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,310.71/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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