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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 721.89 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 721.89 and 302.04 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 721.89 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/721.89 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 721.89 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 218,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,039.66/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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