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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.24, 723.40 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.24, 723.40 and 303.26 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.24 : 723.40 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.24/723.40 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.24x = 723.40 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.24x = 219,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,377.98/524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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