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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 721.31 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 721.31 and 301.73 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 721.31 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/721.31 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 721.31 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 217,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,635.75/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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