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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 726.26 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 726.26 and 329.86 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 726.26 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/726.26 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 726.26 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 239,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,564.12/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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