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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 723.37 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 723.37 and 303.01 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 723.37 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/723.37 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 723.37 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 219,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,183.97/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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