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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 720.89 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 720.89 and 301.29 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 720.89 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/720.89 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 720.89 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 217,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,200.40/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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