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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 722.07 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 722.07 and 302.22 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 722.07 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/722.07 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 722.07 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 218,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,224.00/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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