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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.15, 726.10 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.15, 726.10 and 290.13 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.15 : 726.10 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.15/726.10 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.15x = 726.10 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.15x = 210,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,663.39/526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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