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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 720.93 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 720.93 and 301.44 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 720.93 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/720.93 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 720.93 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 217,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,317.14/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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