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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 726.50 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 726.50 and 329.77 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 726.50 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/726.50 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 726.50 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 239,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,574.27/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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