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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.23, 723.56 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.23, 723.56 and 303.31 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.23 : 723.56 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.23/723.56 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.23x = 723.56 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.23x = 219,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,462.98/524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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