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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.18, 723.63 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.18, 723.63 and 303.09 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.18 : 723.63 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.18/723.63 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.18x = 723.63 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.18x = 219,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,323.44/524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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