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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 720.88 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 720.88 and 301.42 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 720.88 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/720.88 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 720.88 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 217,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,282.54/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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