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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 720.53 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 720.53 and 298.09 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 720.53 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/720.53 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 720.53 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 214,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,779.50/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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