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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 720.44 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 720.44 and 300.99 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 720.44 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/720.44 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 720.44 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 216,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,847.23/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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