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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 723.84 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 723.84 and 303.49 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 723.84 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/723.84 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 723.84 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 219,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,674.58/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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