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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.19, 726.16 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.19, 726.16 and 293.31 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.19 : 726.16 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.19/726.16 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.19x = 726.16 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.19x = 212,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,992.17/526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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