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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 723.70 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 723.70 and 303.24 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 723.70 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/723.70 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 723.70 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 219,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,454.79/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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