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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.85, 721.44 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.85, 721.44 and 301.72 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.85 : 721.44 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.85/721.44 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.85x = 721.44 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.85x = 217,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,672.88/522.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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