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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 727.09 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 727.09 and 294.08 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 727.09 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/727.09 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 727.09 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 213,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,822.63/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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