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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 725.97 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 725.97 and 402.01 is: 554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 725.97 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/725.97 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 725.97 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 291,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,845.38/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.26

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