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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.15, 720.66 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.15, 720.66 and 301.16 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.15 : 720.66 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.15/720.66 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.15x = 720.66 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.15x = 217,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,030.36/522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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