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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 723.36 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 723.36 and 303.14 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 723.36 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/723.36 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 723.36 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 219,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,282.30/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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