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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 726.90 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 726.90 and 290.68 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 726.90 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/726.90 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 726.90 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 211,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,293.84/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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