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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 723.80 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 723.80 and 303.56 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 723.80 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/723.80 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 723.80 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 219,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,715.68/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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