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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 720.89 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 720.89 and 315.25 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 720.89 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/720.89 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 720.89 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 227,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,259.00/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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