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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 723.30 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 723.30 and 303.19 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 723.30 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/723.30 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 723.30 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 219,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,297.33/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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