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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 726.93 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 726.93 and 327.66 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 726.93 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/726.93 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 726.93 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 238,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,185.88/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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