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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 726.78 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 726.78 and 330.04 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 726.78 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/726.78 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 726.78 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 239,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,868.29/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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