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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 722.01 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 722.01 and 302.24 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 722.01 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/722.01 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 722.01 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 218,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,220.30/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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