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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.36 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.36 and 301.03 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.36 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.36 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.36 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 216,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,852.00/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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