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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 723.19 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 723.19 and 302.98 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 723.19 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/723.19 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 723.19 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 219,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,112.11/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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