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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726.16 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726.16 and 329.76 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726.16 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726.16 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726.16 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 239,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,458.52/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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