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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 724.86 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 724.86 and 318.36 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 724.86 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/724.86 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 724.86 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 230,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,766.43/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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