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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 720.95 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 720.95 and 301.45 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 720.95 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/720.95 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 720.95 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 217,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,330.38/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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