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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 726.61 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 726.61 and 293.66 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 726.61 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/726.61 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 726.61 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 213,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,376.29/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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