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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.89, 724.45 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.89, 724.45 and 303.86 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.89 : 724.45 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.89/724.45 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.89x = 724.45 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.89x = 220,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,133.33/524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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