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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.58, 720.93 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.58, 720.93 and 301.41 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.58 : 720.93 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.58/720.93 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.58x = 720.93 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.58x = 217,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,295.51/522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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