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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.82, 721.46 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.82, 721.46 and 301.75 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.82 : 721.46 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.82/721.46 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.82x = 721.46 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.82x = 217,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,695.44/522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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