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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.05, 723.27 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.05, 723.27 and 300.04 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.05 : 723.27 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.05/723.27 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.05x = 723.27 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.05x = 217,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,009.93/524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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