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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.11, 722.01 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.11, 722.01 and 302.10 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.11 : 722.01 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.11/722.01 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.11x = 722.01 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.11x = 218,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,119.22/523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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