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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 720.53 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 720.53 and 301.17 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 720.53 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/720.53 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 720.53 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 216,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,998.42/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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