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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 720.70 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 720.70 and 301.32 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 720.70 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/720.70 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 720.70 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 217,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,160.57/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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