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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.50, 726.65 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.50, 726.65 and 329.93 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.50 : 726.65 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.50/726.65 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.50x = 726.65 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.50x = 239,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,738.35/526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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