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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 724.25 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 724.25 and 315.03 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 724.25 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/724.25 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 724.25 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 228,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,158.90/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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