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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 724.02 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 724.02 and 303.66 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 724.02 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/724.02 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 724.02 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 219,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,855.91/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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