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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 724.19 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 724.19 and 303.74 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 724.19 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/724.19 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 724.19 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 219,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,960.33/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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