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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 723.43 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 723.43 and 303.12 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 723.43 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/723.43 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 723.43 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 219,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,286.10/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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