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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 720.73 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 720.73 and 301.26 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 720.73 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/720.73 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 720.73 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 217,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,130.20/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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