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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.97, 721.73 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.97, 721.73 and 301.99 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.97 : 721.73 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.97/721.73 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.97x = 721.73 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.97x = 217,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,955.24/522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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