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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 723 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 723 and 302.81 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 723 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/723 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 723 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 218,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,928.02/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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