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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 727.11 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 727.11 and 330.57 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 727.11 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/727.11 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 727.11 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 240,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,360.75/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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