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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 722.84 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 722.84 and 302.90 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 722.84 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/722.84 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 722.84 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 218,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,943.11/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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