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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 722 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 722 and 302.14 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 722 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/722 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 722 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 218,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,145.08/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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