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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 726.02 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 726.02 and 290.06 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 726.02 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/726.02 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 726.02 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 210,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,589.36/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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