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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 726.88 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 726.88 and 330.60 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 726.88 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/726.88 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 726.88 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 240,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,306.53/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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