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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 726.10 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 726.10 and 329.79 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 726.10 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/726.10 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 726.10 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 239,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,460.52/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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