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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 723.91 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 723.91 and 303.62 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 723.91 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/723.91 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 723.91 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 219,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,793.55/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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