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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 723.90 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 723.90 and 303.54 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 723.90 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/723.90 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 723.90 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 219,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,732.61/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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