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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 724.06 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 724.06 and 303.61 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 724.06 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/724.06 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 724.06 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 219,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,831.86/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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