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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.04, 783.32 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.04, 783.32 and 303.21 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.04 : 783.32 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.04/783.32 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.04x = 783.32 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.04x = 237,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,511.22/523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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