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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 720.37 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 720.37 and 301.01 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 720.37 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/720.37 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 720.37 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 216,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,837.82/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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