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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 723.76 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 723.76 and 303.44 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 723.76 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/723.76 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 723.76 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 219,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,617.73/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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