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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 726.60 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 726.60 and 293.65 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 726.60 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/726.60 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 726.60 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 213,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,366.09/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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