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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 720.64 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 720.64 and 301.28 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 720.64 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/720.64 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 720.64 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 217,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,115.47/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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