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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 724.47 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 724.47 and 303.95 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 724.47 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/724.47 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 724.47 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 220,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,202.66/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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