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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.33, 723.56 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.33, 723.56 and 297.18 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.33 : 723.56 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.33/723.56 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.33x = 723.56 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.33x = 215,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,027.56/524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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