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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.03, 723.27 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.03, 723.27 and 303.06 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.03 : 723.27 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.03/723.27 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.03x = 723.27 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.03x = 219,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190.59/524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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