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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 724.02 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 724.02 and 303.61 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 724.02 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/724.02 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 724.02 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 219,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,819.71/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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