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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 720.52 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 720.52 and 301.09 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 720.52 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/720.52 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 720.52 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 216,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,941.37/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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