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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 723.54 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 723.54 and 300.22 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 723.54 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/723.54 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 723.54 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 217,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,221.18/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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