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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 724.91 and 315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 724.91 and 315.49 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 724.91 = 315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/724.91 = 315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 724.91 × 315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 228,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,700.28/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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