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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 723.26 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 723.26 and 303.08 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 723.26 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/723.26 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 723.26 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 219,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,202.78/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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