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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 724.45 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 724.45 and 303.87 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 724.45 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/724.45 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 724.45 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 220,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,138.62/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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