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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 721.62 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 721.62 and 301.88 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 721.62 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/721.62 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 721.62 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 217,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,842.65/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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