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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 723.42 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 723.42 and 303.08 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 723.42 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/723.42 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 723.42 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 219,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,250.85/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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