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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 726.96 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 726.96 and 330.36 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 726.96 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/726.96 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 726.96 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 240,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,158.51/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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