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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 719.98 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 719.98 and 300.87 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 719.98 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/719.98 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 719.98 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 216,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,620.38/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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