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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 724.27 and 303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 724.27 and 303.77 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 724.27 = 303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/724.27 = 303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 724.27 × 303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 220,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,011.50/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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