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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 723.48 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 723.48 and 303.32 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 723.48 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/723.48 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 723.48 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 219,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,445.95/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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