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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 723.24 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 723.24 and 303.02 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 723.24 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/723.24 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 723.24 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 219,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,156.18/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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