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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 726.88 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 726.88 and 330.12 is: 455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 726.88 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/726.88 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 726.88 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 239,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,956.80/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.37

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