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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 721.65 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 721.65 and 301.87 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 721.65 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/721.65 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 721.65 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 217,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,844.49/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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