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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 721.34 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 721.34 and 301.69 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 721.34 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/721.34 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 721.34 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 217,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,621.06/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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