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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 726.03 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 726.03 and 329.58 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 726.03 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/726.03 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 726.03 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 239,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,284.97/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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