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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 724.87 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 724.87 and 315.47 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 724.87 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/724.87 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 724.87 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 228,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,674.74/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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