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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 722.03 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 722.03 and 302.20 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 722.03 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/722.03 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 722.03 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 218,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,195.96/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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