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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 726.04 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 726.04 and 293.30 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 726.04 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/726.04 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 726.04 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 212,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,947.53/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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