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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 720.84 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 720.84 and 301.23 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 720.84 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/720.84 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 720.84 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 217,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,138.63/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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