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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.57, 726.67 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.57, 726.67 and 293.70 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.57 : 726.67 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.57/726.67 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.57x = 726.67 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.57x = 213,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,419.11/526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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