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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 721.38 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 721.38 and 301.70 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 721.38 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/721.38 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 721.38 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 217,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,641.25/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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