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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 724.45 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 724.45 and 303.94 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 724.45 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/724.45 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 724.45 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 220,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,189.33/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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