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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.33 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.33 and 300.97 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.33 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.33 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.33 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 216,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797.72/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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