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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 724.55 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 724.55 and 315.32 is: 435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 724.55 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/724.55 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 724.55 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 228,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,459.91/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.13

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