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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 724.82 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 724.82 and 315.36 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 724.82 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/724.82 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 724.82 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 228,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,577.66/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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