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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.80 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.80 and 302.65 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.80 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.80 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.80 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 218,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,755.42/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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