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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 724.44 and 303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 724.44 and 303.65 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 724.44 = 303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/724.44 = 303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 724.44 × 303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 219,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,976.44/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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