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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 723.90 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 723.90 and 303.51 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 723.90 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/723.90 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 723.90 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 219,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,710.89/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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