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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 724.05 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 724.05 and 303.74 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 724.05 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/724.05 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 724.05 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 219,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,922.95/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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