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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 724.03 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 724.03 and 300.65 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 724.03 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/724.03 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 724.03 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 217,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,675.25/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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