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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 723.60 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 723.60 and 303.21 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 723.60 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/723.60 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 723.60 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 219,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,402.76/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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