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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 722.69 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 722.69 and 302.64 is: 417.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 722.69 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/722.69 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 722.69 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 218,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,715.66/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.64

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