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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 726.24 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 726.24 and 290.22 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 726.24 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/726.24 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 726.24 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 210,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,767.92/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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