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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.21, 722.01 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.21, 722.01 and 302.15 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.21 : 722.01 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.21/722.01 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.21x = 722.01 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.21x = 218,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,155.32/523.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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