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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 725.98 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 725.98 and 290.04 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 725.98 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/725.98 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 725.98 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 210,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,563.24/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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