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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.26 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.26 and 330.66 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.26 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.26 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.26 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 240,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,475.79/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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