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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 723.53 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 723.53 and 303.28 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 723.53 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/723.53 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 723.53 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 219,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,433.99/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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