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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 723.93 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 723.93 and 303.60 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 723.93 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/723.93 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 723.93 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 219,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,785.15/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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