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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 723.41 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 723.41 and 303.11 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 723.41 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/723.41 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 723.41 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 219,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,267.67/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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