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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 723.66 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 723.66 and 303.36 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 723.66 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/723.66 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 723.66 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 219,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,529.50/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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