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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 721.95 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 721.95 and 302.15 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 721.95 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/721.95 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 721.95 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 218,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,137.19/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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