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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 721.11 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 721.11 and 301.44 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 721.11 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/721.11 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 721.11 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 217,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,371.40/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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