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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 722.20 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 722.20 and 302.27 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 722.20 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/722.20 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 722.20 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 218,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,299.39/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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