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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.90, 726.39 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.90, 726.39 and 330.28 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.90 : 726.39 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.90/726.39 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.90x = 726.39 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.90x = 239,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,912.09/526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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