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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 726.93 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 726.93 and 330.40 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 726.93 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/726.93 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 726.93 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 240,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,174.04/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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