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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.27, 722.06 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.27, 722.06 and 299.20 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.27 : 722.06 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.27/722.06 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.27x = 722.06 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.27x = 216,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,040.35/523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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