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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.04, 720.43 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.04, 720.43 and 301.02 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.04 : 720.43 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.04/720.43 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.04x = 720.43 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.04x = 216,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,863.84/522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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