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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 727.41 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 727.41 and 330.64 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 727.41 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/727.41 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 727.41 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 240,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,510.84/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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