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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.48, 722.52 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.48, 722.52 and 302.47 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.48 : 722.52 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.48/722.52 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.48x = 722.52 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.48x = 218,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,540.62/523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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