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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.80 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.80 and 301.25 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.80 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.80 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.80 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 217,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,135.89/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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