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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 724.50 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 724.50 and 303.88 is: 419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 724.50 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/724.50 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 724.50 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 220,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,161.06/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.43

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