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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 724.30 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 724.30 and 303.59 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 724.30 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/724.30 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 724.30 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 219,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,885.86/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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