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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 720.50 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 720.50 and 301.22 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 720.50 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/720.50 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 720.50 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 217,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,023.90/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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