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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 721.29 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 721.29 and 301.63 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 721.29 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/721.29 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 721.29 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 217,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,562.70/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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