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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 727.02 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 727.02 and 294.04 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 727.02 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/727.02 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 727.02 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 213,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,772.96/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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