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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.33, 726.66 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.33, 726.66 and 337.29 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.33 : 726.66 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.33/726.66 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.33x = 726.66 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.33x = 245,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,095.15/526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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