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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 722.84 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 722.84 and 302.75 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 722.84 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/722.84 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 722.84 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 218,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,834.68/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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