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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 726.64 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 726.64 and 293.68 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 726.64 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/726.64 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 726.64 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 213,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,399.64/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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