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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 722.11 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 722.11 and 302.12 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 722.11 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/722.11 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 722.11 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 218,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,163.87/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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