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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 729.20 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 729.20 and 326.70 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 729.20 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/729.20 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 729.20 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 238,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,230.46/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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