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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 726.35 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 726.35 and 293.45 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 726.35 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/726.35 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 726.35 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 213,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,142.31/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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