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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.24, 722.01 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.24, 722.01 and 299.16 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.24 : 722.01 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.24/722.01 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.24x = 722.01 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.24x = 215,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,992.90/523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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