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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 726.52 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 726.52 and 293.64 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 726.52 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/726.52 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 726.52 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 213,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,335.33/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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