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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 726.76 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 726.76 and 330.08 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 726.76 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/726.76 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 726.76 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 239,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,888.94/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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