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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.97, 723.20 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.97, 723.20 and 302.97 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 723.20 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/723.20 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 723.20 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 219,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,106.39/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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