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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 726.96 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 726.96 and 330.32 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 726.96 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/726.96 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 726.96 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 240,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,129.43/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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