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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 723.96 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 723.96 and 303.62 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 723.96 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/723.96 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 723.96 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 219,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,808.74/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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