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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 721.36 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 721.36 and 301.62 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 721.36 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/721.36 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 721.36 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 217,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,579.69/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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