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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 720.86 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.38, 720.86 and 301.34 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.38 : 720.86 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.38/720.86 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.38x = 720.86 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.38x = 217,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,223.95/522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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