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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 724.45 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 724.45 and 315.04 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 724.45 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/724.45 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 724.45 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 228,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225.53/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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