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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 723.36 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 723.36 and 303.20 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 723.36 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/723.36 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 723.36 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 219,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,322.75/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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