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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 723.56 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 723.56 and 300.28 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 723.56 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/723.56 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 723.56 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 217,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,270.60/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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