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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.17, 720.67 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.17, 720.67 and 301.12 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.17 : 720.67 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.17/720.67 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.17x = 720.67 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.17x = 217,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,008.15/522.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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