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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 720.86 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 720.86 and 301.31 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 720.86 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/720.86 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 720.86 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 217,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,202.33/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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