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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 721.71 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 721.71 and 301.95 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 721.71 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/721.71 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 721.71 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 217,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,920.33/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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