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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.29, 726.36 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.29, 726.36 and 327.15 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.29 : 726.36 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.29/726.36 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.29x = 726.36 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.29x = 237,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,628.67/526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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