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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 724.03 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 724.03 and 303.63 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 724.03 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/724.03 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 724.03 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 219,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,837.23/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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