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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 724.30 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 724.30 and 315.02 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 724.30 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/724.30 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 724.30 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 228,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,170.01/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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