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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 723.58 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 723.58 and 303.36 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 723.58 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/723.58 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 723.58 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 219,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,505.23/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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