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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.39, 720.84 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.39, 720.84 and 301.33 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.39 : 720.84 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.39/720.84 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.39x = 720.84 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.39x = 217,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,210.72/522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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