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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 724.23 and 315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 724.23 and 315.07 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 724.23 = 315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/724.23 = 315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 724.23 × 315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 228,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,183.15/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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