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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 722.05 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 722.05 and 302.27 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 722.05 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/722.05 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 722.05 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 218,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,254.05/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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