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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 723.84 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 723.84 and 300.50 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 723.84 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/723.84 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 723.84 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 217,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,510.30/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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