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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 723.04 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 723.04 and 302.98 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 723.04 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/723.04 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 723.04 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 219,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,064.09/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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