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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 725.94 and 293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 725.94 and 293.17 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 725.94 = 293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/725.94 = 293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 725.94 × 293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 212,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,823.83/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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