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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 720.81 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 720.81 and 301.37 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 720.81 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/720.81 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 720.81 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 217,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,226.91/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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