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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.20, 724.82 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.20, 724.82 and 315.41 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.20 : 724.82 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.20/724.82 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.20x = 724.82 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.20x = 228,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,610.28/525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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