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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.85, 726.85 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.85, 726.85 and 330.02 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.85 : 726.85 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.85/726.85 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.85x = 726.85 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.85x = 239,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,869.75/526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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