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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 720.46 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 720.46 and 301.03 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 720.46 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/720.46 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 720.46 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 216,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,880.07/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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