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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 724.19 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 724.19 and 315.15 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 724.19 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/724.19 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 724.19 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 228,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,228.48/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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