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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 722.15 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 722.15 and 302.24 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 722.15 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/722.15 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 722.15 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 218,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,262.62/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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