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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.72 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.72 and 303.41 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.72 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.72 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.72 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 219,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,580.27/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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