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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.48 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.48 and 301.75 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.48 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.48 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.48 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 217,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,706.59/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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