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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.45, 723.75 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.45, 723.75 and 303.42 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.45 : 723.75 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.45/723.75 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.45x = 723.75 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.45x = 219,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,600.23/524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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