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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 726.80 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 726.80 and 293.79 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 726.80 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/726.80 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 726.80 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 213,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,525.10/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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