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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 721.26 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 721.26 and 301.64 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 721.26 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/721.26 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 721.26 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 217,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,557.26/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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