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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.82, 721.56 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.82, 721.56 and 301.82 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.82 : 721.56 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.82/721.56 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.82x = 721.56 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.82x = 217,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,781.24/522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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