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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 721.92 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 721.92 and 302.07 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 721.92 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/721.92 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 721.92 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 218,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,070.37/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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