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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 726.96 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 726.96 and 330.24 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 726.96 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/726.96 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 726.96 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 240,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,071.27/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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