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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 721.34 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 721.34 and 301.70 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 721.34 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/721.34 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 721.34 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 217,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,624.97/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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