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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.34, 722.37 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.34, 722.37 and 302.43 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.34 : 722.37 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.34/722.37 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.34x = 722.37 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.34x = 218,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,466.36/523.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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