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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 722.61 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 722.61 and 302.58 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 722.61 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/722.61 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 722.61 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 218,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,647.33/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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