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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 726.72 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 726.72 and 329.94 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 726.72 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/726.72 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 726.72 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 239,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,774.00/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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