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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 727.23 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 727.23 and 330.41 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 727.23 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/727.23 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 727.23 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 240,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,284.06/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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