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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 722.67 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 722.67 and 302.66 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 722.67 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/722.67 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 722.67 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 218,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,719.69/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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