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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 724.10 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 724.10 and 303.68 is: 419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 724.10 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/724.10 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 724.10 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 219,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,894.69/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.12

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