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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.61, 722.44 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.61, 722.44 and 302.52 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.61 : 722.44 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.61/722.44 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.61x = 722.44 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.61x = 218,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,552.42/523.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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