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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 722.97 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 722.97 and 302.94 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 722.97 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/722.97 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 722.97 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 219,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,013.97/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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