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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 720.78 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 720.78 and 301.11 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 720.78 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/720.78 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 720.78 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 217,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,034.07/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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