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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 727.13 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 727.13 and 294.03 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 727.13 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/727.13 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 727.13 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 213,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,799.31/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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