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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.73 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.73 and 302.73 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.73 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.73 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.73 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 218,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,792.05/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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