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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 726.78 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 726.78 and 330.29 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 726.78 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/726.78 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 726.78 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 240,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,048.17/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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