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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 723.98 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 723.98 and 303.53 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 723.98 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/723.98 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 723.98 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 219,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,746.79/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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