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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 726.84 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 726.84 and 330.32 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 726.84 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/726.84 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 726.84 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 240,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,089.79/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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