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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.25, 722.19 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.25, 722.19 and 302.33 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.25 : 722.19 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.25/722.19 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.25x = 722.19 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.25x = 218,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,336.09/523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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