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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 724.29 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 724.29 and 303.87 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 724.29 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/724.29 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 724.29 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 220,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,084.86/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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