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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.60, 722.66 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.60, 722.66 and 302.69 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.60 : 722.66 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.60/722.66 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.60x = 722.66 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.60x = 218,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,739.46/523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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