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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 727.02 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 727.02 and 290.78 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 727.02 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/727.02 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 727.02 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 211,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,402.88/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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