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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.81, 727.04 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.81, 727.04 and 293.94 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.81 : 727.04 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.81/727.04 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.81x = 727.04 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.81x = 213,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,706.14/526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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