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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 726.89 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 726.89 and 290.71 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 726.89 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/726.89 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 726.89 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 211,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,310.38/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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