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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 727.29 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 727.29 and 294.11 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 727.29 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/727.29 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 727.29 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 213,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,903.26/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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