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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 723.63 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 723.63 and 303.25 is: 418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 723.63 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/723.63 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 723.63 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 219,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,440.80/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.58

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