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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 723.07 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 723.07 and 299.96 is: 413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 723.07 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/723.07 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 723.07 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 216,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,892.08/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.88

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