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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.42, 726.40 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.42, 726.40 and 290.32 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.42 : 726.40 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.42/726.40 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.42x = 726.40 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.42x = 210,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,888.45/526.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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