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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 725.87 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 725.87 and 293.13 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 725.87 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/725.87 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 725.87 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 212,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,774.27/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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