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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 723.17 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 723.17 and 302.97 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 723.17 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/723.17 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 723.17 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 219,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,097.30/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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