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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 726.09 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 726.09 and 293.25 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 726.09 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/726.09 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 726.09 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 212,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,925.89/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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