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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.44 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.44 and 303.93 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.44 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.44 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.44 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 220,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,177.62/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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