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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 723.18 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 723.18 and 303.03 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 723.18 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/723.18 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 723.18 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 219,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,144.67/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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