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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.04, 720.42 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.04, 720.42 and 300.94 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.04 : 720.42 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.04/720.42 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.04x = 720.42 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.04x = 216,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,803.19/522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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