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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 726.93 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 726.93 and 402.12 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 726.93 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/726.93 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 726.93 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 292,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,313.09/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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