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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 720.80 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 720.80 and 301.36 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 720.80 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/720.80 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 720.80 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 217,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,218.45/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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