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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 726.77 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 726.77 and 330.27 is: 455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 726.77 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/726.77 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 726.77 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 240,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,028.68/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.77

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