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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 720.90 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 720.90 and 301.25 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 720.90 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/720.90 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 720.90 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 217,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,168.27/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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