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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 724.03 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 724.03 and 303.60 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 724.03 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/724.03 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 724.03 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 219,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,815.51/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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