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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 723.83 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 723.83 and 303.45 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 723.83 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/723.83 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 723.83 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 219,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,644.70/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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