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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 720.47 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 720.47 and 300.99 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 720.47 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/720.47 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 720.47 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 216,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,849.16/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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