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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 721.21 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 721.21 and 301.58 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 721.21 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/721.21 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 721.21 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 217,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,501.00/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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