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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 724.88 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 724.88 and 315.65 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 724.88 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/724.88 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 724.88 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 228,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,808.37/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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