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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 726.51 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 726.51 and 293.61 is: 405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 726.51 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/726.51 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 726.51 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 213,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,310.60/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.16

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