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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 726.73 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 726.73 and 330.06 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 726.73 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/726.73 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 726.73 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 239,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,864.50/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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