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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 726.87 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 726.87 and 428.40 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 726.87 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/726.87 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 726.87 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 311,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,391.11/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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