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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 724.19 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 724.19 and 300.73 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 724.19 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/724.19 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 724.19 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 217,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,785.66/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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