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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.28, 720.76 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.28, 720.76 and 301.32 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.28 : 720.76 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.28/720.76 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.28x = 720.76 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.28x = 217,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,179.40/522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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