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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 721.83 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 721.83 and 302 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 721.83 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/721.83 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 721.83 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 217,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,992.66/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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