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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 723.08 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 723.08 and 302.86 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 723.08 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/723.08 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 723.08 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 218,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,987.90/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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