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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 724.46 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 724.46 and 303.90 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 724.46 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/724.46 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 724.46 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 220,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,163.39/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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