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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 726.04 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 726.04 and 290.10 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 726.04 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/726.04 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 726.04 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 210,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,624.20/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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