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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.41, 720.99 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.41, 720.99 and 301.49 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.41 : 720.99 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.41/720.99 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.41x = 720.99 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.41x = 217,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,366.16/522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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