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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.46, 725.22 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.46, 725.22 and 315.57 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.46 : 725.22 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.46/725.22 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.46x = 725.22 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.46x = 228,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,857.68/525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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