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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 726.60 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 726.60 and 402.04 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 726.60 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/726.60 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 726.60 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 292,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,122.26/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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