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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 720.46 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 720.46 and 301.04 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 720.46 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/720.46 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 720.46 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 216,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,887.28/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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