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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 722.40 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 722.40 and 302.40 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 722.40 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/722.40 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 722.40 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 218,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,453.76/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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