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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 723.90 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 723.90 and 300.54 is: 414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 723.90 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/723.90 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 723.90 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 217,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,557.29/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.77

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