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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.01, 723.02 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.01, 723.02 and 302.92 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.01 : 723.02 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.01/723.02 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.01x = 723.02 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.01x = 219,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,012.09/524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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