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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.96 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.96 and 301.44 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.96 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.96 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.96 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 217,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,326.18/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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