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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 721.31 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 721.31 and 301.64 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 721.31 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/721.31 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 721.31 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 217,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,575.95/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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