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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 727.18 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 727.18 and 330.33 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 727.18 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/727.18 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 727.18 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 240,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,207.18/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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