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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 722.78 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 722.78 and 302.74 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 722.78 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/722.78 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 722.78 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 218,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,814.42/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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