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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.92, 724.46 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.92, 724.46 and 300.94 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 724.46 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/724.46 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 724.46 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 218,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,018.99/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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