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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 726.17 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 726.17 and 329.67 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 726.17 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/726.17 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 726.17 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 239,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,394.82/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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