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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 721.46 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 721.46 and 301.77 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 721.46 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/721.46 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 721.46 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 217,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.74/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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