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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 720.98 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 720.98 and 301.43 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 720.98 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/720.98 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 720.98 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 217,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,327.56/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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