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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 724.58 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 724.58 and 303.97 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 724.58 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/724.58 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 724.58 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 220,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,250.58/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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