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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 723.95 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 723.95 and 300.56 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 723.95 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/723.95 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 723.95 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 217,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,587.54/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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