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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 726.93 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 726.93 and 293.90 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 726.93 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/726.93 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 726.93 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 213,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,644.73/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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