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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 720.66 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 720.66 and 301.17 is: 415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 720.66 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/720.66 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 720.66 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 217,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,041.17/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.61

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