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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.51, 726.68 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.51, 726.68 and 329.95 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.51 : 726.68 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.51/726.68 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.51x = 726.68 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.51x = 239,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,768.07/526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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