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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 720.65 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 720.65 and 301.23 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 720.65 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/720.65 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 720.65 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 217,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,082.15/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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