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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 726.34 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 726.34 and 329.64 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 726.34 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/726.34 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 726.34 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 239,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,430.72/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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