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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.42, 722.32 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.42, 722.32 and 302.38 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.42 : 722.32 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.42/722.32 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.42x = 722.32 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.42x = 218,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,415.12/523.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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