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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 722.24 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 722.24 and 302.31 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 722.24 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/722.24 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 722.24 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 218,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,340.37/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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