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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 723.94 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 723.94 and 303.50 is: 418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 723.94 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/723.94 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 723.94 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 219,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,716.84/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.77

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