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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 720.93 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 720.93 and 301.30 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 720.93 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/720.93 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 720.93 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 217,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,216.21/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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