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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 724.83 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 724.83 and 315.58 is: 435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 724.83 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/724.83 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 724.83 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 228,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,741.85/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.44

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