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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 723.40 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 723.40 and 303.23 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 723.40 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/723.40 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 723.40 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 219,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,357.63/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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