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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.52 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.52 and 315.11 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.52 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.52 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.52 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 228,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,306.10/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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