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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 726.08 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 726.08 and 402.39 is: 554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 726.08 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/726.08 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 726.08 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 292,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,165.32/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.45

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