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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 723.03 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 723.03 and 302.94 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 723.03 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/723.03 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 723.03 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 219,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,033.57/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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