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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 723.83 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 723.83 and 303.56 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 723.83 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/723.83 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 723.83 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 219,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,720.70/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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