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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 726 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 726 and 293.18 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 726 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/726 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 726 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 212,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,848.68/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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