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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 720.83 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 720.83 and 301.27 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 720.83 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/720.83 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 720.83 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 217,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,162.95/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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