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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 722.55 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 722.55 and 302.67 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 722.55 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/722.55 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 722.55 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 218,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,694.21/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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