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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 722.41 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 722.41 and 302.44 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 722.41 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/722.41 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 722.41 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 218,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,485.68/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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