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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.20, 727.16 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.20, 727.16 and 401.73 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.20 : 727.16 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.20/727.16 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.20x = 727.16 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.20x = 292,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,119.98/526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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