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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 726.84 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 726.84 and 330.44 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 726.84 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/726.84 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 726.84 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 240,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,173.38/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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