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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 722.38 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 722.38 and 302.37 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 722.38 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/722.38 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 722.38 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 218,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,422.43/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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