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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 726.36 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 726.36 and 293.43 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 726.36 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/726.36 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 726.36 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 213,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,135.81/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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