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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 724.48 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 724.48 and 303.98 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 724.48 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/724.48 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 724.48 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 220,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,223.05/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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