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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.37, 722.09 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.37, 722.09 and 302.30 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.37 : 722.09 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.37/722.09 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.37x = 722.09 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.37x = 218,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,282.69/523.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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