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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 724.04 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 724.04 and 303.55 is: 418.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 724.04 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/724.04 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 724.04 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 219,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,782.34/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.94

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