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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 724.32 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 724.32 and 303.84 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 724.32 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/724.32 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 724.32 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 220,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077.39/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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