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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.22, 722.04 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.22, 722.04 and 302.18 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.22 : 722.04 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.22/722.04 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.22x = 722.04 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.22x = 218,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,186.05/523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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