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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.24, 722.08 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.24, 722.08 and 302.18 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.24 : 722.08 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.24/722.08 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.24x = 722.08 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.24x = 218,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,199.18/523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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