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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 721.81 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 721.81 and 301.98 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 721.81 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/721.81 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 721.81 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 217,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,972.18/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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