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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 721.49 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 721.49 and 301.76 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 721.49 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/721.49 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 721.49 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 217,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,717.12/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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