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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.19, 720.57 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.19, 720.57 and 301.15 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.19 : 720.57 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.19/720.57 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.19x = 720.57 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.19x = 216,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,999.66/522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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