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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 723.18 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 723.18 and 303.03 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 723.18 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/723.18 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 723.18 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 219,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,147.47/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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