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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.11, 723.29 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.11, 723.29 and 303.06 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.11 : 723.29 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.11/723.29 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.11x = 723.29 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.11x = 219,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,200.27/524.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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