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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.37, 723.69 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.37, 723.69 and 303.38 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.37 : 723.69 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.37/723.69 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.37x = 723.69 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.37x = 219,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,553.07/524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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